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Mike Capra - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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inter and intra rater reliability of the Manual Handling component of the workhab functional capacity evaluation
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2011Co-Authors: Carole James, Lynette Mackenzie, Mike CapraAbstract:The WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is widely used in Australian workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation arenas; however, there is a lack of published literature regarding its reliability and validity.Purpose. This study investigated the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Manual Handling component of this FCE.Method. A DVD was produced containing footage of the Manual Handling components of the WorkHab conducted with four injured workers. Therapist raters (n == 17) who were trained and accredited in use of the WorkHab FCE scored these components and 14 raters re-evaluated them after approximately 2 weeks. Ratings were compared using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), paired sample t-tests (intra-rater), chi-squared (inter-rater) and percentage agreement.Results. Intra-rater agreement was high with ICCs for the Manual Handling components and Manual Handling score showing excellent reliability (0.94–0.98) and good reliability for identification of the safe ...
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test retest reliability of the Manual Handling component of the workhab functional capacity evaluation in healthy adults
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2010Co-Authors: Carole James, Lynette Mackenzie, Mike CapraAbstract:Purpose. The WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is one of many FCEs currently available and is widely used in the Australian workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation arena. This study investigated the test–retest reliability of Manual Handling tasks within the WorkHab FCE in healthy adults.Method. A convenience sample of 25 healthy subjects, consisting of 19 women and 6 men with a mean age of 29 years (SD: 12.0) participated in this study. Two FCE sessions were held a week apart and subjects completed a floor to bench, bench to shoulder and bench to bench lift. Analysis of the outcomes of the FCE included descriptive analysis, intra-class correlations (ICC), kappa, percentage agreement and 95% limits of agreement where appropriate.Results. The ICCs for the three lifts show an excellent reliability (0.90–0.92), and a moderate reliability for the Manual Handling score (0.74). Further analysis of the components of the Manual Handling score found the percentage agreement was high ...
Roger Haslam - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Investigation of Manual Handling training practices in organisations and beliefs regarding effectiveness
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2012Co-Authors: Hilary Mcdermott, Cheryl Haslam, Stacy A. Clemes, Claire Williams, Roger HaslamAbstract:Abstract Manual Handling activities at work can result in a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In Europe, the European Union Directive 90/269/EEC – Manual Handling of Loads sets out a hierarchy of measures aimed at reducing the risks of Manual Handling and training is one of the obligations on employers. This study involved a survey of current practices in relation to Manual Handling training and sought to identify components believed to be effective. One hundred and fifty telephone interviews were conducted with representatives from UK organisations and training consultancies across a wide range of industry sectors. The majority of participating employer organisations had undertaken some form of Manual Handling training in the previous 12 months. Responses indicated that induction of new staff and statutory requirements are the main drivers for Manual Handling training. The majority of organisations surveyed conduct in-house training rather than out sourcing training to consultants. Sickness absence is regarded as the main outcome measure of effectiveness. Survey respondents considered that Manual Handling training is more effective if it is tailored to specific industry and task demands. Practical elements in training were believed to reinforce learning, particularly if tailored to individual job demands. Understanding how training occurs at present and beliefs surrounding this are a valuable precursor to developing guiding principles for future Manual Handling training programmes. Relevance to industry : One ergonomic solution for safe Manual Handling is employee training. This study investigated current practice of Manual Handling training to reduce the risks of MSDs.
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What constitutes effective Manual Handling training? A systematic review
Occupational medicine (Oxford England), 2009Co-Authors: Stacy A. Clemes, Cheryl Haslam, Roger HaslamAbstract:BACKGROUND: Injuries caused by Manual Handling are a major burden to society. Manual Handling training programmes have been designed to reduce the likelihood of injury among the workforce; however, concerns have been raised over the efficacy of current Manual Handling training methods. AIMS: To undertake a systematic review of the literature examining the effectiveness of different approaches to training in Manual Handling. METHODS: Peer-reviewed publications along with published conference proceedings published in English, between 1980 and 2009, on the topic of Manual Handling training comprised the search criteria. A published checklist for reviewing papers was selected, which formed the basis for assessing the quality of the papers reviewed. RESULTS: A total of 1827 papers were located. Following elimination of duplicates, 221 papers were collected and reviewed. Of these, 53 papers were intervention studies with the primary aim of investigating the effectiveness of Manual Handling training. The review identified little evidence supporting the effectiveness of both technique- and educational-based Manual Handling training. In addition, there was considerable evidence supporting the idea that the principles learnt during training are not applied in the working environment. Strength and flexibility training shows promise; however, further research is needed to ascertain whether such an intervention is sustainable over the long term. CONCLUSIONS: The evidence collected indicates that Manual Handling training is largely ineffective in reducing back pain and back injury. High priority should be given to developing and evaluating multidimensional interventions, incorporating exercise training to promote strength and flexibility, which are tailored to the industrial sector. Language: en
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Manual Handling training: an investigation of current practice
2009Co-Authors: Hilary Mcdermott, Cheryl Haslam, Stacy A. Clemes, Kate Shaw, Claire Williams, Roger HaslamAbstract:Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In industrialised countries, about one third of all health-related absences from work are due to MSDs. In the UK, the 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations (UK) set out a hierarchy of measures aimed at reducing the risks presented by Manual Handling; nevertheless concerns have been raised regarding the suitability of Manual Handling training and it’s effectiveness in reducing MSDs among employees. The study outlined here investigated current practice in relation to Manual Handling training within the UK and aimed to establish whether such training was considered by organisations to be effective. One hundred and fifty telephone interviews were conducted in total comprising 120 interviews with representatives from UK organisations and 30 interviews with representatives from UK training consultancies. The findings suggest that Manual Handling training is considered to be more effective if it is tailored to meet specific task and industry needs. The results from this study have informed new guidelines for effective Manual Handling training. It is hoped that these guidelines will be useful for other nations.
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Manual Handling training: investigation of current practices and development of guidelines
2007Co-Authors: Cheryl Haslam, Hilary Mcdermott, Stacy A. Clemes, Kate Shaw, Claire Williams, Roger HaslamAbstract:This report presents findings of a systematic literature review, telephone survey and expert panels undertaken to determine what constitutes effective Manual Handling training. The results of the systematic review indicate there is very little evidence supporting the effectiveness of both technique and educational based Manual Handling training. There was evidence that principles learnt during training are not applied in the workplace. Strength and flexibility training appears potentially beneficial, however further research is needed to determine whether it has long term benefits in terms of injury reduction. There was no evidence for the effectiveness of back schools in preventing low back pain. Ergonomics interventions that include risk assessment, observation of workers, tailored training and task/equipment redesign have been shown to be beneficial in the literature. The telephone survey indicated that induction of new staff and statutory requirements are the main drivers for Manual Handling training. More than 75% of companies surveyed conduct inhouse Manual Handling training rather than out sourcing training to consultants. Most organisations and consultancies record participant feedback on training courses and sickness absence is regarded as the main outcome measure of effectiveness. Survey respondents felt that Manual Handling training is mor effective if it is tailored to specific industry and task demands. Practical elements in training were believed to reinforce learning, particularly if tailored to individual job demands. To be effective, Manual Handling training needs to be embedded as an ongoing process in organisations and reinforced with regular refresher courses. Training should encourage the workforce to assess risk and there needs to be careful monitoring of working practices. The expert panels reviewed the findings and the discussions were used to generate and refine a set of guiding principles for ef fective Manual Handling training.
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Manual Handling of highway kerbs focus group findings
Applied Ergonomics, 2005Co-Authors: Phillip D. Bust, Alistair G.f. Gibb, Roger HaslamAbstract:Abstract The Manual Handling of concrete highway kerbs remains commonplace in the construction industry despite obvious risks to operatives. This study was undertaken to find out why kerb installation still includes Manual Handling, to identify the alternatives that exist and to consider how the organisation of the work affects exposure to risk. Focus groups were held with industry professionals to discuss kerb design, installation and the training of operatives, with site visits and interviews undertaken to place the focus group findings in context. The focus group discussions highlighted manufacturer's ‘myopia’, a lack of installation knowledge of designers and shortfalls in training for installation work. It was concluded that risks to the health of construction workers remain as they are not considered in the design of the product, design of the work or ameliorated by adequate risk assessment. Recommendations from the research are that a pro-active approach to health needs to be adopted by the manufacturers of heavy construction products. Designers of work requiring the use of heavy products need to have more experience of site operations, and education and training in Manual Handling is desirable at all levels in construction organisations.
Carole James - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Carers and Manual Handling: Survey results
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2017Co-Authors: Carole James, Norsyamimi Rusli, Timothy R. BroadyAbstract:Background: There is limited literature specific to Manual Handling practices among informal carers, with most literature relating to nurses and paid carers. This study aimed to identify the current experiences and practices of informal carers in relation to Manual Handling and their perceived Manual Handling needs for this role. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study design utilising an online questionnaire was used to survey informal carers who were members of Carers NSW—an organisation for carers in New South Wales, Australia. Seventy-five returned surveys were eligible for inclusion. The data was analysed with descriptive statistics using JMP software (version 10.0.0). Findings: Respondents were predominantly female (74.7%), over 45 years of age (81.1%) and were on a pension (35.8%). Respondents carried out a variety of caring tasks; however, they used limited equipment and received active/interactive training (workshop and training from health professionals) more than passive training (written...
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Exploring Manual Handling practices by informal carers
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2016Co-Authors: Kate E Thomas, Timothy R. Broady, Carole JamesAbstract:Background/Aims: Manual Handling is a significant component in the role of an informal carer. This research aimed to understand the Manual Handling needs and practices of informal primary carers. Methods: This qualitative study utilised semi-structured face-to-face interviews to gather data from one male and female carer living in the community with a spouse with Parkinson's disease. Using comparative thematic analysis, categories and themes emerged from the detailed descriptions of the lived experiences. Findings: Three main themes emerged from the data: 1. Carer experience: Manual Handling was a daily task, however care recipients sometimes assisted in a modified environment; and carers utilised previous experiences; 2. Equipment: a variety of prescribed and non-prescribed equipment was used, however limited training was provided; 3. Perceived needs: identified needs included education on Manual Handling techniques, physical exercises for carers, equipment information, financial assistance for equipment...
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inter and intra rater reliability of the Manual Handling component of the workhab functional capacity evaluation
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2011Co-Authors: Carole James, Lynette Mackenzie, Mike CapraAbstract:The WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is widely used in Australian workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation arenas; however, there is a lack of published literature regarding its reliability and validity.Purpose. This study investigated the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Manual Handling component of this FCE.Method. A DVD was produced containing footage of the Manual Handling components of the WorkHab conducted with four injured workers. Therapist raters (n == 17) who were trained and accredited in use of the WorkHab FCE scored these components and 14 raters re-evaluated them after approximately 2 weeks. Ratings were compared using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), paired sample t-tests (intra-rater), chi-squared (inter-rater) and percentage agreement.Results. Intra-rater agreement was high with ICCs for the Manual Handling components and Manual Handling score showing excellent reliability (0.94–0.98) and good reliability for identification of the safe ...
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test retest reliability of the Manual Handling component of the workhab functional capacity evaluation in healthy adults
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2010Co-Authors: Carole James, Lynette Mackenzie, Mike CapraAbstract:Purpose. The WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is one of many FCEs currently available and is widely used in the Australian workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation arena. This study investigated the test–retest reliability of Manual Handling tasks within the WorkHab FCE in healthy adults.Method. A convenience sample of 25 healthy subjects, consisting of 19 women and 6 men with a mean age of 29 years (SD: 12.0) participated in this study. Two FCE sessions were held a week apart and subjects completed a floor to bench, bench to shoulder and bench to bench lift. Analysis of the outcomes of the FCE included descriptive analysis, intra-class correlations (ICC), kappa, percentage agreement and 95% limits of agreement where appropriate.Results. The ICCs for the three lifts show an excellent reliability (0.90–0.92), and a moderate reliability for the Manual Handling score (0.74). Further analysis of the components of the Manual Handling score found the percentage agreement was high ...
David Coggon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Assessing investment in Manual Handling risk controls: a scoring system for use in observational studies.
Occupational and environmental medicine, 2005Co-Authors: Julia Smedley, Jason Poole, Eugene Waclawski, A. Stevens, John Harrison, Peter Buckle, David CoggonAbstract:Most UK hospitals now have Manual Handling policies, but few studies have assessed their impact. To facilitate such research, a system for ranking the investment in Manual Handling risk controls was devised and applied to 109 acute hospitals in the UK. High scoring hospitals performed well on all aspects of Manual Handling risk management. Low scoring hospitals had a Manual Handling policy and recorded accidents and sickness absence, but had limited resource for expert manpower and equipment.
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Manual Handling risk controls in hospitals (MARCH): a cross-sectional survey of UK hospitals.
Health services management research, 2004Co-Authors: Julia Smedley, A. Stevens, J. Poole, E. Waclawski, J. Harrison, P. Buckle, David CoggonAbstract:Injury and ill health among healthcare staff associated with Handling patients is an important area of risk for UK National Health Service (NHS) employers. Since the introduction of a specific legal duty to control this risk in 1992, many Trusts have developed Manual Handling risk management strategies. Anecdotally, however, practice varies between Trusts and there is no published description of common practice among NHS employers. The latter would be useful as a benchmark for risk managers. Therefore, we undertook a cross-sectional survey of 158 UK trusts (81% of those invited) using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire to collect information about Manual Handling risk controls. Most Trusts had basic systems for risk management, including defined management accountability, written policies, provision of Handling equipment, training, expert advice about Manual Handling and access to occupational health services and physiotherapy for injured employees. However, there was wide variation in important aspects, including the extent of expert manpower and criteria for referral to occupational health. Arrangements for monitoring risk controls were generally poor, and the variation in practice was a cause for concern. These data will help NHS employers by providing a benchmark against which to measure and develop risk management systems for Manual Handling. Future research should aim to develop standards through consensus opinion and ultimately evidence of effectiveness of risk controls.
Lynette Mackenzie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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inter and intra rater reliability of the Manual Handling component of the workhab functional capacity evaluation
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2011Co-Authors: Carole James, Lynette Mackenzie, Mike CapraAbstract:The WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is widely used in Australian workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation arenas; however, there is a lack of published literature regarding its reliability and validity.Purpose. This study investigated the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Manual Handling component of this FCE.Method. A DVD was produced containing footage of the Manual Handling components of the WorkHab conducted with four injured workers. Therapist raters (n == 17) who were trained and accredited in use of the WorkHab FCE scored these components and 14 raters re-evaluated them after approximately 2 weeks. Ratings were compared using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), paired sample t-tests (intra-rater), chi-squared (inter-rater) and percentage agreement.Results. Intra-rater agreement was high with ICCs for the Manual Handling components and Manual Handling score showing excellent reliability (0.94–0.98) and good reliability for identification of the safe ...
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test retest reliability of the Manual Handling component of the workhab functional capacity evaluation in healthy adults
Disability and Rehabilitation, 2010Co-Authors: Carole James, Lynette Mackenzie, Mike CapraAbstract:Purpose. The WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is one of many FCEs currently available and is widely used in the Australian workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation arena. This study investigated the test–retest reliability of Manual Handling tasks within the WorkHab FCE in healthy adults.Method. A convenience sample of 25 healthy subjects, consisting of 19 women and 6 men with a mean age of 29 years (SD: 12.0) participated in this study. Two FCE sessions were held a week apart and subjects completed a floor to bench, bench to shoulder and bench to bench lift. Analysis of the outcomes of the FCE included descriptive analysis, intra-class correlations (ICC), kappa, percentage agreement and 95% limits of agreement where appropriate.Results. The ICCs for the three lifts show an excellent reliability (0.90–0.92), and a moderate reliability for the Manual Handling score (0.74). Further analysis of the components of the Manual Handling score found the percentage agreement was high ...
